Cook - Carp Commons
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- Kanata, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum grade 12 education.
- Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year experience in Quantity Cooking and Food Preparation at a Cook I or Cook II level.
- Must have Safe Food Handler's certificate.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
- Red Seal will be given preference but not required
- Prepares and produces all meals and catered services as per the posted menu, following HACCP principles.
- Assists in menu planning and recipe development by providing input on resident acceptability.
- Assist in the control of food cost and wastage.
- Collects, labels and stores food samples from each meal.
- Ensures that menu changes are approved by the dining services manager.
- Presents appetizing and appealing meals to the resident and ensuring that the appropriate temperature of the food is documented and maintained (hot food hot, cold food cold).
- Ensures that dining service attendants demonstrate sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.
- Replaces staff for call-in.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Prepares, receives, and stores food purchases and supply orders.
- Responsible for cleaning, maintenance and safety of all kitchen equipment.
- Monitors risks such as correct food temperatures, fridge and freezer temperatures, dish and pot washing temperatures,
- Monitors food quality, quantity, appearance and portion size.
- Participates in departmental in-services.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or delegated by the dining services manager/head chef or other members of the residences management team.
- Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, Uses appropriate lines of communication with management staff.